ˌkɔndɪˈsend v.intr. 1 (usu. foll. by to + infin.) be
gracious enough (to do a thing)
esp.
while showing one's
sense of
dignity or
superiority (condescended to
attend the meeting). 2 (foll. by to)
behave as if
one is on
equal terms
with (an inferior), usu. while maintaining an
attitude of superiority. 3 (as condescending adj.) patronizing; kind to inferiors. øøcondescendingly adv. [ME f. OF condescendre f. eccl.L condescendere (as
com-, descend)]